Barton County Health Department/
Home Health Agency
1301 E. 12th St./ Lamar, Mo. 64759 Phone: 1-417-682-3363
Serving Barton County and Surrounding Areas Since 1966
Barton County Health Department/ 1301 E. 12th St./ Lamar, Mo. 64759 Phone: 1-417-682-3363 Serving Barton County and Surrounding Areas Since 1966 |
Environmental Health Issue Resource Directory - Product Safety Recall Information |
Issues Not Covered By Barton County Health Department Often people misunderstand the Health Department's role in the community. The issues below are commonly thought to be the role of the Health Department, however they are not. Below are some helpful resources that may help people with these specific issues.
Missouri Landlord - Tenant information In cases where there is a build-up of old cars, debris and ‘trash’, the Barton County Health Department has no regulatory authority to make the owner clean up his property. However, if there are issues with rodents and insects in the area as a result of the build-up of debris, a case could be made for a public health concern and steps could be taken to have the property owner maintain their property. Loose Pets The Barton County Health Department does not enforce leash laws. If you have issues concerning loose pets call the local law enforcement. Pesticide Application
Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Program administers the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act and can respond to complaints related to pesticide use. Illegal Animal Disposal
Missouri Department of Agriculture – Animal Health Division (573) 751-5608 The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division responds to reports of dead livestock that have not been properly disposed. The Department of Agriculture does not dispose of the animals, but do attempt to locate those responsible and see that they properly dispose of the carcasses in a timely manner as required by the Disposal of Dead Animal Law. The Division of Animal Health only investigates animals raised for commercial purposes. They do not respond to reports of dead animals under the Wildlife Code, such as deer or coyotes, or pets, whether confined or stray. If it is a dead wild animal the caller could contact the local Animal Care Facilities (573) 751-3377 The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division licenses animal care facilities, performs inspections and responds to complaints related to animal care facilities. Eggs (573) 751-5639 The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures Division, licenses egg producers, dealers, and retailers and also inspects eggs sold in Missouri for quality. Egg dealers and retailers must be licensed and renew that license annually. Beef Jerky (573) 522-1242 The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has jurisdiction over Missouri meat processors. Owners or operators who want to process meat and poultry products including making beef jerky, within the state (intrastate) should contact the Missouri Meat and Poultry Inspection Program at the phone number listed on your screen. Those who want to ship meat and meat products across state lines (interstate) should contact the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service in Lawrence, Kansas. Milk and Cheese (573) 751-3830 Missouri Department of Agriculture, State Milk Board has regulatory oversight of the manufacturing and grading of dairy products and enforces sanitation and quality standards for manufactured dairy products and provides market testing of all milk at the first point of sale. Milk procurers, manufacturing plants, field superintendents, testers, grades, samplers, bulk milk truck operators and market testing laboratories are licensed by the State Milk Board. Tattoos Parlors (573) 526-8288 The Missouri Department of Economic Development, Division of Professional Registration requires licensing of tattoo/body piercing/branding parlors. Additionally, the Division of Professional Registration performs a pre-opening inspection of the facility as well as random inspections throughout the year. Handicap Accessibility (573) 751-2600 Long Term Care Facilities 1-800-392-0210 The Department of Health and Senior Services has a Section for Long Term Care Regulation. The Section for Long Term Care Regulation inspects, regulates and licenses long-term care facilities like nursing homes. The phone number to call to report a complaint is the elder abuse hotline at 1-800-392-0210. This number is operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and is staffed by 13 Social Service workers. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Phone directory for DNR issues Air Pollution MDNR - Air Pollution Control Program The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Air Pollution Control Program answers questions about these and other air pollution control issues: Hazardous Waste MDNR- Hazardous Waste Program The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste Program administers regulations involving the treatment, storage, disposal and transportation of wastes that are classified as hazardous. The program answers questions about these and other hazardous waste issues: Solid Waste MDNR – Solid Waste Management Program The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Management Program publishes and administers laws and regulations concerning the management of solid wastes, including disposal and alternatives to disposal. The program answers questions about these and other solid waste issues: Water Protection MDNR – Water Protection Program (2 Branches) (573) 751-1300 or (800) 361-4827 The Missouri Department of Natural Resources water protection program includes the public drinking water branch and water pollution control branch. The public drinking water branch administers regulations that help ensure public sources of drinking water are safe. The program answers questions about these and other public drinking water issues:
The water pollution control branch administers regulations to help ensure water quality throughout the state. The program answers questions about these and other water quality issues:
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